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Over $1 million for Swim to Survive

The Lifesaving Society has received major funding from the Ontario Ministry of Education in support of the Societyâ„¢s Swim to Survive program in schools. With over $1 million dollars in…


First ILS course in Qatar

The Qatar Swimming Association Lifesaving Section became full member of ILS in 2004. Besides launching lifesaving – lifeguarding courses, the aim of the QSA is also to set up a…


Men 300% more chance of drowning

“Men should take more care by the water on a public holiday” says a study finding that males are significantly more likely to drown on a public holiday.* The Royal…


The Royal National Lifeboat Institution

The application for Associate Membership of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) was approved by The Board of Directors at its February Meeting in Geelong – Australia. The Royal National…


ILS Promotion mission

From 17 until 20 April 2006, Dr. Patrick Yeung PhD has completed an ILS promotion mission to Vietnam. Dr. Yeung is an ILS Board Member. He is the Deputy President…